Word
nostalgia
Meanings
A sentimental longing for the past, often mixing happiness with sadness.
A wistful affection for things that were common in an earlier time (music, fashions, places, or experiences).
Definition
Nostalgia is a warm, sometimes sad feeling of longing for the past.
Nostalgia is an emotional feeling when you miss earlier times in your life or a past period. It is often connected to happy memories, but it can also include sadness because the time is gone. People may feel nostalgia when they see old photos, hear certain songs, or visit familiar places.
Examples
- Hearing that song filled me with nostalgia.
- She felt a wave of nostalgia when she looked at the old photos.
- The reunion brought nostalgia and laughter at the same time.
- His nostalgia for childhood summers was strong.
- This movie is pure nostalgia for the 1990s.